Legal Aid NSW Criminal Law Division

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• 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 31

  September 17, 2026 · 21 min

  It’s back to regular programming! In Episode 31 Sophie and Caitlin discuss: Legitimate forensic purpose in a police subpoena in RS v Commissioner of Police (NSW) [2026] NSWCCA 128 The Carey Defence and Directions and when it doesn’t…

• 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 30 with The Honourable Andrew Bell AC, Chief Justice of New South Wales

  August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

  In a very special 30th episode, the Chief Justice of New South Wales, The Honourable Andrew Bell AC, joins all three hosts. The Chief Justice reveals insights about his path to the role, the inner workings of the Supreme Court and the way…

• 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 29

  July 22, 2026 · 33 min

  Episode 29 of the 5 Cases Podcast; Is everyone at CLANT? Caitlin and Paul are jealous but review 5 cases for you on the topic of fitness in the Children's Court; costs in the Local Court; The rule in Hofer v The Queen; objections to the…

• Cross Examining Police: Kellie Stares SC

  June 21, 2026 · 33 min

  In this episode, barrister Kellie Stares SC shares practical insights from her experience on how to effectively cross-examine police officers. She explores strategies for dealing with experienced officers who are familiar with court…

• 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 28

  May 28, 2026 · 27 min

  In this bumper episode, Sophie Anderson and Caitlin Akthar talk you through the new must-know High Court authority on tendency, The King v AR [2026] HCA 10; how to stop unfair Crown questioning of accused in McGuire v R [2021]NSWCCA 287…

• 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 27

  April 30, 2026 · 24 min

  Paul and Sophie take you through brief service order requirements in the Local Court in Nash v Local Court of NSW [2026] NSWSC 197. Local Court Judge powers to refuse entry of a plea in Bradley Reyter v Director of Public Prosecutions…

• 5 Cases Podcast - Episode 26

  March 31, 2026 · 39 min

  Catch up on recent case law; and step back in time to 1884, in this recent episode of the 5 Cases Podcast, with guest Professor David Heilpern. Episode 26 is packed with refreshers on the law, current decisions and favourite cases picked…

• Forensic Mental Health: Tom Quilter SC, Dr Andrew Ellis and Callum Hair

  March 8, 2026 · 42 min

  Tom Quilter SC, Dr Andrew Ellis, consultant psychiatrist and Callum Hair, solicitor advocate, come together to discuss what happens in the legal system for people who are charged with a serious offence, who have a mental health or…